prosaista

Prosaista is a term used in literary criticism to describe a writer who primarily works in prose. This encompasses a wide range of literary forms, including novels, short stories, essays, memoirs, and plays written in dialogue. The term distinguishes these writers from poets, who focus on verse and meter. Prosaista authors often explore narrative structures, character development, and thematic depth through the flexible medium of prose. Their work can range from highly descriptive and lyrical to stark and minimalist, depending on their individual style and intent. The focus of a prosaista is typically on conveying ideas, emotions, and experiences through the arrangement of words in sentences and paragraphs, rather than through the rhythmic and metrical patterns characteristic of poetry. In essence, any author whose primary output is not poetry can be considered a prosaista.